Amusing choice
Even though what the woman did was a sweet gesture, I do not believe this report should be in the top five news list on Gulf News’ website (‘Saudi woman gifts husband new car on wedding anniversary’, Gulf News, September 29). There are other important stories that are being published internationally and locally. Also, I am amused how articles such as this earn space in one of the most-read daily newspapers.
From Ms Jessica D’sa
UAE
Website comment
This report was one of our most read stories on the website all day, and clearly was an article that a significant amount of users really enjoyed. GulfNews.com has a broad and balanced editorial policy and while our focus is clearly reporting the local, regional and global issues that impact all of our futures, we do also want to cover those human interest stories that put a human face to the society in which we live.
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Be impartial
For many years Gulf News’ correspondent from Mumbai has been using prejudiced statements and anti-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wordings (‘Saffron party eyes absolute majority’, Gulf News, October 1). Why can’t she simply be impartial and resort to factual reporting without corrupting it with personal preferences? At least do so after the whole of India has put its faith in BJP, considering them as the only hope to take care of their future. If BJP is called ‘saffron party’ because of the colour of their flag, why are you not calling IUML ‘green party’? Bias sometimes sounds pitiable.
From Mr V. R. Ravie
Abu Dhabi
The BJP has been called ‘saffron party’ across India and around the world. It is not a creation of Gulf News or the writer. In fact, way back in 2004, it was BJP leader Dr Murli Manohar Joshi who made this comment in an interview: “Saffron is the colour that represents the very ethos and psyche of this country. Saffronisation means to go back to the holy traditions of this country.” Therefore, using the term ‘saffron’ is neither prejudiced nor biased.
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